Blood Poison: The Untold Story of Sepsis by Parsa Shahinpoor, M.D., is now available from booksellers nationwide. 

Blood Poison is “an intimate history of sepsis from its origins in ancient civilization to its establishment in the modern age as the scourge of emergency rooms and hospital wards.”

It prominently features the story of Rory Staunton, recounting the lapses in care that lead to his tragic death and the lessons to be learned from his case. It also charts the work of END SEPSIS to develop and implement effective sepsis protocols in hospitals and to bring sespsis to the attention of national policymakers, legislators, and the general public as the public health crisis it undeniably is. Ciaran and Orlaith Staunton were interviewed extensively for the book, as were END SEPSIS Board members and Advisors, Foster Gesten, M.D., and Nirav Shah M.D.

This is a compelling, deeply researched history of sepsis – “one of history’s most lethal, misunderstood maladies”. It traces its origins in ancient civilizations through to the present-day fight being waged in emergency rooms and ICUs around the world. The meticulous research is supplemented with moving patient stories that vividly illustrate the terrible personal toll of this largely preventable condition. We encourage anyone interested in sepsis, medical histories, patient advocacy, and modern healthcare to read this book.

Blood Poison is now available from booksellers nationwide.